In late May and early June, Earthlings may be able to glimpse Comet SWAN. The comet is currently faintly visible to the unaided eye in the Southern Hemisphere just before sunrise. The new comet was first spotted in April 2020, by an amateur astronomer named Michael Mattiazzo using data from the SOHO satellite. Continue Reading…
Breakthrough study of perplexing stellar pulsations
Astronomers have detected elusive pulsation patterns in dozens of young, rapidly rotating stars thanks to data from NASA’s Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS). Continue Reading at ScienceDaily.com Click Here. Press Release Distribution Service
Durable, washable textile coating can repel viruses
Researchers have created a textile coating that can not only repel liquids like blood and saliva but can also prevent viruses from adhering to the surface. Continue Reading at ScienceDaily.com Click Here. Press Release Distribution Service
Ancient reptile had mammal-like tooth enamel
A new study by paleontologists shows that one type of ancient reptiles evolved a special type of tooth enamel, similar to that of mammals, with high resistance to wear and tear. The study is the first to report this kind of enamel in a fossil reptile. Continue Reading at ScienceDaily.com Click Here. Press Release Distribution…
Ants use collective ‘brainpower’ to navigate obstacles
Ants use their numbers to overcome navigational challenges that are too large and disorienting to be tackled by any single individual, reports a new study. Continue Reading at ScienceDaily.com Click Here. Press Release Distribution Service
Alaskan rainforests are a global lichen hotspot
The rainforest fjords of Southeastern Alaska harbor one of the highest concentrations of lichen diversity found anywhere on Earth, according to a new study. Continue Reading at ScienceDaily.com Click Here. Press Release Distribution Service
A close relative of SARS-CoV-2 found in bats offers more evidence it evolved naturally
Researchers describe a recently identified bat coronavirus that contains insertions of amino acids at the junction of the S1 and S2 subunits of the virus’s spike protein in a manner similar to SAR-CoV-2. While it’s not a direct evolutionary precursor of SARS-CoV-2, this new virus, RmYN02, suggests that these types of seemingly unusual insertion events…
Are our brains hard-wired for longing?
A new brain imaging study of prairie voles — which are among only about 5% of mammalian species besides humans who are monogamous — found that when it comes to forming bonds, longing may be as important as being together. The study also sheds light on why it’s so hard to social distance, and could…
Children face risk for severe complications and death from COVID-19
Children, teens and young adults are at greater risk for severe complications from COVID-19 than previously thought and those with underlying health conditions are at even greater risk, according to a new study. Continue Reading at ScienceDaily.com Click Here. Press Release Distribution Service
Newly discovered cell type plays crucial role in immune response to respiratory infections
With a discovery that could rewrite the immunology textbooks, an international group of scientists have identified a new type of antigen-presenting immune cell. Continue Reading at ScienceDaily.com Click Here. Press Release Distribution Service
Promising study offers hope for Menkes disease patients
A research team has good news for patients with copper-deficiency disorders, especially young children diagnosed with Menkes disease. Continue Reading at ScienceDaily.com Click Here. Press Release Distribution Service
To err is human, to learn, divine
New research describes a new model for how the brain interprets patterns in complex networks. They found that the ability to detect patterns stems in part from the brain’s desire to represent things in the simplest way possible and that the brain is constantly weighing the pressures of complexity and simplicity when making decisions. Continue…
Individualized mosaics of microbial strains transfer from the maternal to the infant gut
Researchers have used a microbiome ‘fingerprint’ method to report that an individualized mosaic of microbial strains is transmitted to the infant gut microbiome from a mother giving birth through vaginal delivery. They detailed this transmission by analyzing existing metagenomic databases of fecal samples from mother-infant pairs, as well as analyzing mouse dam and pup transmission…
The role of European policy for improving power plant fuel efficiency
A new study investigates the impact of the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS), the largest international cap-and-trade system for greenhouse gas emissions in the world, on power plant fuel efficiency. Continue Reading at ScienceDaily.com Click Here. Press Release Distribution Service
Seahorse and pipefish study opens window to marine genetic diversity
The direction of ocean currents can determine the direction of gene flow in rafting species, but this depends on species traits that allow for rafting propensity. This is according to a study focusing on seahorse and pipefish species. And it could explain how high genetic diversity can contribute to extinction in small populations. Continue Reading…
Flies sleep when need arises to adapt to new situations
Researchers have found that flies sleep more when they can’t fly, possibly because sleeping helps them adapt to a challenging new situation. Continue Reading at ScienceDaily.com Click Here. Press Release Distribution Service
Inspired by cheetahs, researchers build fastest soft robots yet
Inspired by the biomechanics of cheetahs, researchers have developed a new type of soft robot that is capable of moving more quickly on solid surfaces or in the water than previous generations of soft robots. The new soft robotics are also capable of grabbing objects delicately — or with sufficient strength to lift heavy objects.…
Plasma medicine research highlights antibacterial effects and potential uses
As interest in the application of plasma medicine — the use of low-temperature plasma (LTP) created by an electrical discharge to address medical problems — continues to grow, so does the need for research advancements proving its capabilities and potential impacts on the health care industry. Across the world, many research groups are investigating plasma…
Quantum jump tipping the balance
Measuring tiny differences in mass between different quantum states provides new insights into heavy atoms. Continue Reading at ScienceDaily.com Click Here. Press Release Distribution Service
New simple method for measuring the state of lithium-ion batteries
Scientists have presented a non-contact method for detecting the state of charge and any defects in lithium-ion batteries. Continue Reading at ScienceDaily.com Click Here. Press Release Distribution Service
The feeling a limb doesn’t belong is linked to lack of brain structure and connection
People with body integrity dysphoria (BID) often feel as though one of their healthy limbs isn’t meant to be a part of their bodies. They may act as though the limb is missing or even seek its amputation ‘to feel complete.’ Now, researchers have found that these feelings that a limb doesn’t belong are mirrored…
How swamped preprint servers are blocking bad coronavirus research
Nature, Published online: 07 May 2020; doi:10.1038/d41586-020-01394-6 Repositories are rapidly disseminating crucial pandemic science — and they’re screening more closely to guard against poor-quality work. Press Release Distribution Service
